A Weekend to Celebrate
Our TSTI Community and the Installation of

Senior Rabbi Alexandra Klein
December 4–6, 2026

With Honored Guests:
Rabbi Larry Hoffman, Ph.D.
Paper Midrash
Comedian Antonia Lassar

ART THAT TELLS OUR STORY
Installation Weekend with Paper Midrash

Artists-in-residence Isaac and Rabbi Shawna Brynjegard-Bialik of Paper Midrash will lead the entire congregation in creating beautiful “fingerprint mosaic” banners to celebrate the installation of Rabbi Klein in bright, colorful compositions.

Jewish people have been making mosaics for thousands of years, and this variation is a new twist on the classic art form. A mosaic is only complete when every piece in place, and these banners are the same: they are only complete when everyone has put their fingerprints on them, just like the TSTI community is only complete when everyone is a part of it.

Contribute your fingerprint throughout installation weekend to help create four beautiful banners that will become permanent art installations in our building.

Friday, December 4

Shabbat Service & Installation Celebration, Followed by Festive Oneg
6 p.m. Shabbat Services, including the installation of
Senior Rabbi Alexandra Klein by Rabbi Larry Hoffman, Ph.D.

A festive Oneg to follow the service. During the Oneg, make sure to leave your lasting mark on our fingerprint mosaic.

Register Here for the Oneg

Saturday, December 5

Paper Midrash: Torah Study with Knives
1–3 p.m.

A hands-on paper-cutting workshop where each participant creates their own paper midrash—a beautiful, meaningful, and personal exploration of text.

(Limit 50 people. Ages 16+. TSTI Members Only.)

Register Here for Torah Study with Knives

Saturday, December 5

Cocktails, Candles & Comedy
7–9 p.m.

Join us for a festive evening of connection, celebration, and laughter! We’ll kick things off with beer, wine, and cocktails, along with light dinner, dessert, and mingling. Then we’ll come together for a meaningful Havdalah service and Chanukah candle lighting.

Afterward, get ready to laugh as comedian Antonia Lassar takes the stage. If you’ve spent any time on Reform Jewish TikTok, there’s a good chance you’ve seen Antonia. Based in LA, Antonia has headlined at The New Repertory Theatre, Laugh Boston, and UCB.

You can check out Antonia’s YouTube Channel for a sneak peek!

$50/person. Ages 21+.

If this is a financial hardship, please message Beth Blackman, who will be happy to help you.

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KIDS CLUB AVAILABLE

Drop off your K-5th graders in our Kids Club! Teachers and teens will oversee activities so you don’t have to worry about child care that night. $25/child. Snacks will be provided.

RSVP required by 11/13.

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Register Here for Cocktails, Candles & Comedy

Sunday, December 6

Maccabees and Other Super Heroes:
Family Cut and Fold Workshop
11:30 a.m.

This unique family program brings the stories of Jewish “superheroes” to life through hands-on comic art, paper engineering, and creative storytelling.

At 11:15 a.m., Families with Young Children are invited to participate in the fingerprint project.

Bagels will be served.

Register Here for Family Cut & Fold Workshop